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Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor

Led Zeppelin · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor, use the US Deluxe Nrm amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a PRS Custom 24 · updated 2026-09-18

Amp model
US Deluxe Nrm
Channel
Clean
Cab
Open Back 1x12
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Amp block

Drive
6
Master
7
Bass
6.5
Mid
5
Treble
7
Presence
5.5

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveMinotaurGain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbDouble TankMix 3 · Decay 4

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the articulate single notes characteristic of the original tone.
  • Use a light touch for the initial attack to maintain clarity and prevent muddiness.
  • Experiment with fingerstyle for a smoother, more expressive sound.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor actually has.

Guitar
1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup)
Amp
Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased)
Gain
6
Bass
6.5
Mid
5
Treble
7
Presence
5.5
Reverb
2
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor for Stairway to Heaven?

Use the US Deluxe Nrm (clean channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, followed by Minotaur, Double Tank.

Which pickup should I use for Stairway to Heaven?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Stairway to Heaven?

Guitar: 1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a PRS Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.